Questions from General Accounting


Q: (a) What is cost behavior analysis? (b

(a) What is cost behavior analysis? (b) Why is cost behavior analysis important to management

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Q: Faye Dunn defines contribution margin as the amount of profit available to

Faye Dunn defines contribution margin as the amount of profit available to cover operating expenses. Is there any truth in this definition? Discuss.

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Q: Marshall Company’s GWhiz calculator sells for $40. Variable costs per

Marshall Company’s GWhiz calculator sells for $40. Variable costs per unit are estimated to be $26. What are the contribution margin per unit and the contribution margin ratio?

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Q: “Break-even analysis is of limited use to management because

“Break-even analysis is of limited use to management because a company cannot survive by just breaking even.” Do you agree? Explain.

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Q: Total fixed costs are $26,000 for Daz Inc.

Total fixed costs are $26,000 for Daz Inc. It has a contribution margin per unit of $15, and a contribution margin ratio of 25%. Compute the break-even sales in dollars.

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Q: Your roommate asks your help in understanding the major steps in the

Your roommate asks your help in understanding the major steps in the flow of costs in a job order cost system. Identify the steps for your roommate.

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Q: There are three inventory control accounts in a job order system.

There are three inventory control accounts in a job order system. Identify the control accounts and their subsidiary ledgers.

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Q: Scott Bestor is an accountant for Westfield Company. Early this year

Scott Bestor is an accountant for Westfield Company. Early this year, Scott made a highly favorable projection of sales and profits over the next 3 years for Westfield’s hot-selling computer PLEX. As...

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Q: What source documents are used in accumulating direct labor costs?

What source documents are used in accumulating direct labor costs?

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Q: “Entries to Manufacturing Overhead normally are only made daily.” Do

“Entries to Manufacturing Overhead normally are only made daily.” Do you agree? Explain.

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